Foundation stone laid for school building in eastern Nepal under India's HICDP assistance
Kathmandu, July 2
According to a press release from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, the foundation stone for the construction of Shree Jan Adarsha Secondary School in Shivasatakshi Municipality-6 of Jhapa district was laid.
According to a press release from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, the foundation stone for the construction of Shree Jan Adarsha Secondary School in Shivasatakshi Municipality-6 of Jhapa district was laid.
The foundation stone was jointly laid by Koshi Provincial Assembly Member Radha Krishna Khanal, Mayor of Shivasatakshi Municipality Meghahang Thopra, and Second Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu Garima Nautiyal.
"The School Building is being built with Government of India's financial assistance of Nepali Rupees 30 million approximately. This High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP), will be implemented through the Shivasatakshi Municipality, Jhapa," the release stated.
The Mayor of Shivasatakshi Municipality, Jhapa, and other stakeholders appreciated the developmental support being provided by the Government of India and expressed confidence that the new infrastructure would help enhance the learning environment for students and educators in Shivasatakshi Municipality.
As close neighbours, India and Nepal are engaged in wide-ranging, multi-sectoral cooperation. The implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) reflects the continued support of the Government of India in strengthening the efforts of the Government of Nepal to promote growth and development while augmenting infrastructure in priority sectors.
Over the past seven decades, India-Nepal development cooperation has expanded and diversified to cover a wide range of sectors, including health, education, power, archives, archaeology, connectivity, trade, agriculture, cultural heritage preservation, and capacity building.
The projects implemented under the bilateral development partnership are based on Nepal's needs and priorities and are spread across the country. India-Nepal cooperation for the development of modern infrastructure began in 1951 with the construction of Gauchar Airport in Kathmandu, which was completed in 1954.
The Indian Aid Mission in Nepal was established in 1954 to coordinate various development projects of the Government of India in areas such as connectivity, health, education and power. Since then, development cooperation has emerged as one of the strongest pillars of the India-Nepal bilateral partnership.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive that India has been supporting Nepal's development since 1951 - that's over 70 years of partnership! Building schools is one of the best ways to help any country grow. Happy for the people of Shivasatakshi.
Good initiative no doubt, but I hope the project doesn't get delayed like many of these HICDP projects have historically. Timely completion is key to ensuring the school actually benefits students. Let's keep track of the progress.
It's heartwarming to see India investing in education in neighbouring countries. A school building isn't just bricks and mortar - it's a place where futures are built. Nepal and India have such a special bond. 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇵
Finally some positive news about India-Nepal ties! So much of the media focuses on border disputes, but this shows the real people-to-people connections. Education infrastructure is something both countries need more of.
Is there any transparency about how these funds are used? 3 crore rupees is significant money for a school building. I hope local authorities ensure proper utilisation and that the beneficiaries (students) actually see the benefits. With many such projects, corruption creeps in. Let's be watchful.
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